I am a freshman in highschool and I am the only Christian in my little group. All of the rest are Jewish. I want to talk to them about Christianity and how Jesus is the son of God but I really dont know historical facts that prove it other that there was alot of sightings of him after his death even from non-believers. Thats all I really know. Does anyone know anymore good facts that could convince them?
2006-12-01 13:37:39 · 26 answers · asked by Swanson_Merchadise 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I too, have great love for the Jewish people. I can give you this advice, just love them unconditionally. Whether or not they accept Jesus right away. Think of this, they are the brothers and sisters of Christ. God loved us before we accepted Jesus and we are to love them no matter what. Learn about their Jewish holidays and remember that Jesus our Lord died as a Jewish Rabbi. He practiced the Jewish religion. We have awesome things to learn from the Jewish people! No one knows old testament better than an Orthodox Jew. They have a world of knowledge to tap into. Of course, it would be all of our desire that they accept the Lord Jesus as their Messiah. But I think that God has blinded them until He is ready to reveal the truth to them. They are still His chosen ones and His beloved people. The people He used to bring His son in the world. Love your Jewish friends and let them see that you are set apart from the world. Let them feel the love of Christ in you. Just love them and pray for them. This would be a greater witness for Christ than anything you could say to "convince" them. If they ask you then answer as truthfully as you can. God bless you and your zeal for the Lord! God bless your dear friends!
2006-12-01 14:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are going to try converting your Jewish friends to Christianity, you have a lot of research to do. Why don't you ask them why they don't believe in Jesus being the Son of God? You might learn something.
2006-12-01 21:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anniesgran 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ok first of all, when you talk to them, don't shove it down their throat, then you'll ruin your purpose and lose friends
as Jews they are expecting the Messiah
as Christians, we believe that Jesus is the Messiah
they go to most likely go to temple and have heard the reading of the prophets and the prophecies of the coming Messiah
show them how those prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus
here are some:
Seed of Abraham-Gen. 12:3
fulfilled in Matthew 1:1
Seed of Isaac- Gen. 17:19
fulfilled in Luke 3:34
Seed of Jacob-Num. 24:17
fulfilled in Matt. 1:2
From the tribe of Judah-Gen. 49:10
fulfilled in Luke 3:33
Heir to the throne of David-Isaiah 9:7
fulfilled in Matthew 1:1; Luke 1:32,33
Born in Bethlehem-Micah 5:2
fulfilled in Luke 2:4, 5, 7
Time of his birth-Daniel 9:25
fulfilled in Luke 2:1,2
Born of a virgin-Isaiah 7:14
fulfilled in Luke 1:26, 27, 30, 31
Slaughter of the Innocents-Jeremiah 31:15
fulfilled in Matthew 2:16-18
Flight to Egypt-Hosea 11:1
fulfilled in Matthew 2:14,15
Preceded by a forerunner- Malachi 3:1
fulfilled in Luke 7:24, 27
Declared the Son of God- Psalms 2:7
fulfillled in Matthew 3:17
Galilean ministry-Isaiah 9:1,2
fulfilled in Matthew 4:13-16
a Prophet-Deut. 18:15
fulfilled in Acts 3:20, 22
Heal the Broken-hearted-Isaiah 61:1,2
fulfilled in Luke 4:18,19
Rejected by his own people, the Jews-Isaiah 53:3
fulfilled in John 1:11;Luke 23:18
there are many more but you can start off with these
if they don't want to accept don't force it, and just pray for them
and let them know that there are Christians who stand with Israel and the Jewish people and there are Christians who love them
2006-12-01 22:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be their friend. If they ever ask what makes you such a super person you can tell them it is the work of the Holy Spirit in your life, and if they don't run away screaming you can tell them about the day of Pentacost and how it all came about as the fulfillment of God's Purpose for the Jews. But meanwhile you can study up on that issue yourself so that you will be ready with the answer if it ever comes about.
2006-12-01 21:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by rumplesnitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll lose your friends by doing this. You're telling your friends that their faith is a problem for you.
And nothing makes a religion look worse than trying to explain it.
Shut up and be happy you have friends. Hang out with them and try to pick up what they're into. Maybe you'll learn something.
I'm not Jewish but I worked in an office that was mostly Jewish. Decent guys!
2006-12-01 21:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by John K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your friends do not try to convince you your religion is wrong, then you shouldn't do it to them. Also, historical facts cannot prove that someone is the son of God. They may prove that someone existed and someone died, but divinity cannot be proved with facts.
2006-12-01 21:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Bass 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you could review and quote a lot of new testament references about Christ the savior but jews do not recognize nor accept the new testament, so you would be much better off talking to Jesus about your friends before you talk to your friends about Jesus. He will give you strength and direction.
2006-12-01 21:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by bob j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother. If they wanted to convert to Christianity, they would have done so.
Do not discuss religion or politics in mixed company. Religion has it's uses, but for uniting people and promoting harmony, nothing beats the rules of courtesy.
2006-12-01 21:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can reach out to anybody by being friendly and smiling. Talking and getting to know them. The scenario you present has a dead end, if you want to be a friend as a minority do not start by telling them they are wrong.
2006-12-01 21:41:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, this is either a completely made up christian propaganda feel-good piece, or your looking to get jumped by a bunch of jewish kids.
I go with option A.
2006-12-01 21:39:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋